Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Adopts Lower Tax Rate, Hears Pay Raise Concerns

September 4, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, Tax Rate, Courthouse Crash, Alopecia Awareness, Sheriff’s Office Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Sept. 1, voting unanimously to adopt a lower proposed tax rate for 2026, hearing public comments…

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Hidalgo County Health & Human Services to Host Kickoff for Free Narcan Vending Machines

September 3, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, Narcan, Naloxone, Overdose Prevention Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Health & Human Services will host a kickoff event Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m., for its initiative providing free Narcan through vending…

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Hidalgo County Courthouse to Reopen to the Public Friday

September 3, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Courthouse Reopening Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen to the public Friday, Sept. 4, with temporary entrances established for the public and county employees while the courthouse’s main entrance remains closed. After…

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Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office Resumes Processing Marriage Licenses

September 3, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office, Marriage Licenses, Courthouse Closure Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office began processing marriage licenses at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at its office building located at 317 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg.…

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Hidalgo County Courthouse to Remain Closed to Public Wednesday, Thursday

September 2, 2026

Photo courtesy of the Edinburg Police Department Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Courthouse Closure Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3, as officials continue to assess…

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UTRGV ranks No. 4 nationally, No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly rankings

September 2, 2026

By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg TX – For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 1 in Texas by Washington Monthly, while earning the No. 4 spot nationally in the…

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Hidalgo County Courthouse Closed Monday Following Vehicle Crash; Employees, Jurors and Public Not Allowed While Structural Damage is Assessed

August 31, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Edinburg Police Department, Vehicle Crash, Closner Boulevard Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed Monday, Aug. 31, after a vehicle crashed into the front entrance of the building, causing extensive damage to…

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Hidalgo County’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” Earns National Achievement Award

August 28, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Judge’s Office, NACo Achievement Award, Richard F. Cortez, Emergency Preparedness Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Judge’s Office’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” program has been recognized with a 2026 Achievement Award from the National Association…

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One year later: STC JagReconnect removes barriers, provides pathways to success

August 28, 2026

Photo Caption: The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement is celebrating its first-year successes, and the more than 450 students the program has helped return to college since its inception. Photo courtesy of STC Communications. Amanda…

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STC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist

August 16, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College Dual Credit alumna Amy Gonzalez serves as lead epidemiologist for Hidalgo County, where she leads efforts to investigate diseases, respond to health threats and educate the community. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Hidalgo…

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